Since you asked for a pre-printed list, this is from the ASA Umpire Manual, page 229:
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PRE-GAME WITH PARTNERS
The purpose of this meeting is to get the umpire crew on the “same page” for the game. The Plate umpire should conduct this conference and encourage other crew members to participate. Do not use this conference to deviate from mechanics in this Manual.
The pre-game conference should include the following topics:
A. New Rules
B. Fly Ball Coverage
C. Tag Up Responsibilities
D. Umpire to Umpire signals
E. Requesting help from your partner.
1. Check Swing
2. Appeal to wrong umpire
3. Request for information
NOTE. The umpire responsible for the call asks their partner for information and announces
the decision after the conference is concluded.
F. Special Rules
1. Time Limit
2. Run - Ahead Rule
3. Tiebreaker procedure (Fast Pitch only)
G. Managing Umpire to Coach/Manager discussions and Ejections
1. Partners should insure discussion is “one-on-one”.
2. Partners take control of removing ejected players.
H. Special situations or team specific tendencies including:
1. Team Speed
2. Bunting and Slapping
3. Is it a rivalry game?
4. Is there ‘bad blood’ between these two teams?
I. Entering and exiting the field.
1. Always enter together
2. Exit together on side of ‘least resistance’
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